And so, the story ends, as many a D&D campaign ends, with a big fight against a dragon. The great disappointment here is that this is it. Legends of Baldur’s Gate has been a beautifully written and drawn comic, and Jim Zub makes sure Minsc manages to get some of his best known and iconic lines in this issue. The action is drawn clearly by … Continue reading Comic Review: Legends of Baldur’s Gate #5
I’m extremely late with this review of Legends of Baldur’s Gate #4 – which is mostly due to being very busy with The Book of Lost Spells – but it’s worth noting that this is a great issue. The story kicks into high gear with this instalment, getting ready for the Big Finale in issue #5. “Boo, if he does not help us, you must … Continue reading Comic Review: Legends of Baldur’s Gate #4
“Hamster justice cannot be ignored, ugly man!” Yes, it’s time for the latest instalment of the Legends of Baldur’s Gate series, in which we get to see the upper half lives in Baldur’s Gate. Did I say “half”? I meant tenth, or less. Of course, Minsc doesn’t need an invitation to get into a ball, although his explanation to the usher as to why he’s … Continue reading Comic Review: Legends of Baldur’s Gate #3
The adventures (or possibly misadventures) of Delina, Minsc and Boo continue in this issue in fine style. We get a couple of new characters being introduced – a pair of rogues – who being to help our heroes (although possibly for more mercenary reasons than they’re letting Delina and Minsc know about), and we also get to see some of the powers of the city … Continue reading Comic Review: Legends of Baldur’s Gate #2
At long last, the first of the new Dungeons & Dragons comics has been release. Legends of Baldur’s Gate #1 sees Jim Zub (writer), Max Dunbar (artist) and Jon-Paul Bove (colorus) telling the tale of Delina, a moon elf wild mage, who begins the story fleeing from gargoyles who have been sent after her for an unknown reason. In her attempts to protect herself from … Continue reading Comic Review: Legends of Baldur’s Gate #1
